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Courses: Math & Physics of NDT
Courses: Math & Physics of NDT
Courses: Math & Physics of NDT
This course explores the physics at work in several nondestructive test methods as a way of
making the mathematics involved more understandable. Practice problems provide learners
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with opportunities to sharpen their abilities to apply formulas and solve equations that define the
Math & Physics of NDT
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trigonometric functions.
Course Sequence:
Unit I: Radiographic testing – includes properties of X- and gamma radiation; radiation safety
in terms of distance, shielding, and time; geometric unsharpness; film density and exposure
factors; and image quality indicators.
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amperage; cable wraps and coil turns; length-to-diameter ratio for hollow test objects; and
ultraviolet light requirements.
Unit V: Liquid penetrant testing – focuses on wetting ability of penetrants and lighting requirements.
Unit VI: Visual testing – includes inverse square law; calculation of adequate light levels; and
reflection, refraction, and magnification.
Course Materials:
Workbook (Study Guide) – contains presentations of physics, math examples, and practice problems
Mathematic Formulas and References for RT (Cat. No. 0240)
Mathematic Formulas and Referenced for ET (Cat. No. 0270)
Mathematic Formulas and References for UT (Cat. No. 0310)
MT Reference Card (Cat. No. 4100C)
PT Reference Card (Cat. No. 4100D)
UT Reference Card (Cat. No. 4100A)
RT Reference Card (Cat. No. 4100B) ASNT...Creating a Safer World! TM